Scope and Contents Hears he didn’t pass the tests to make Metal Smith but vows to study and try again; asks his mom to send a quart of sauerkraut; has Shore Patrol duty; expects to be in charge of the shop soon; sends home an ashtray and a knife he made; makes lockers and strainers for submarines; has good luck fishing; takes the Metal Smith tests again and passes; celebrates Christmas in Balboa, but hopes never again to be away from home for Christmas; expects to get a 72-hour pass for New Year’s, but doubts...